MCP Vulnerability Management System

# Alert System Documentation ## Overview The alert system monitors API usage patterns and triggers alerts based on configurable thresholds. It provides real-time monitoring, alert management, and historical analysis capabilities. ## Alert Types ### 1. Response Time Alerts - **Description**: Monitors API endpoint response times - **Thresholds**: - Warning: > 1.0 seconds - Critical: > 2.0 seconds - **Data Points**: Average response time over 5-minute window ### 2. Error Rate Alerts - **Description**: Tracks the percentage of failed API requests - **Thresholds**: - Warning: > 5% error rate - Critical: > 10% error rate - **Data Points**: Error rate calculated over 100 requests ### 3. Usage Spike Alerts - **Description**: Detects sudden increases in API usage - **Thresholds**: - Warning: > 50% increase - Critical: > 100% increase - **Data Points**: Request count compared to 24-hour average ### 4. Unauthorized Access Alerts - **Description**: Monitors failed authentication attempts - **Thresholds**: - Warning: > 10 failed attempts per hour - Critical: > 50 failed attempts per hour - **Data Points**: Failed authentication count per hour ## Alert Lifecycle 1. **Creation** - Triggered when a metric exceeds its threshold - Initial status: `active` - Includes timestamp and relevant metrics 2. **Acknowledgment** - User acknowledges the alert - Status changes to `acknowledged` - Records acknowledgment timestamp and user 3. **Resolution** - User marks alert as resolved - Status changes to `resolved` - Records resolution timestamp and user ## Alert Management ### User Interface The alert management interface provides: 1. **Filtering Options** - Alert type - Severity level - Time range - Status 2. **Statistics Dashboard** - Active alerts count - Warning alerts count - Critical alerts count - Resolved alerts today 3. **Alert Tables** - Active alerts with actions - Alert history with status 4. **Alert Details** - Basic information - Metrics - Timeline - Action buttons ### API Endpoints 1. **GET /api/v1/alerts** - List active alerts - Supports filtering - Returns paginated results 2. **GET /api/v1/alerts/history** - List historical alerts - Supports filtering - Returns paginated results 3. **GET /api/v1/alerts/{alert_id}** - Get alert details - Includes metrics and timeline 4. **POST /api/v1/alerts/{alert_id}/acknowledge** - Acknowledge an alert - Updates status and timestamp 5. **PUT /api/v1/alerts/{alert_id}** - Update alert status - Supports resolution 6. **GET /api/v1/alerts/settings** - Get current alert thresholds - Returns all configuration 7. **PUT /api/v1/alerts/settings** - Update alert thresholds - Validates new values ## Configuration ### Threshold Settings ```json { "response_time": { "warning": 1.0, "critical": 2.0 }, "error_rate": { "warning": 5.0, "critical": 10.0 }, "usage_spike": { "warning": 50.0, "critical": 100.0 } } ``` ### Environment Variables - `ALERT_CHECK_INTERVAL`: Time between alert checks (default: 300 seconds) - `ALERT_RETENTION_DAYS`: Days to keep alert history (default: 90) - `ALERT_NOTIFICATION_ENABLED`: Enable email notifications (default: false) ## Best Practices 1. **Threshold Configuration** - Start with conservative values - Monitor and adjust based on patterns - Consider business hours and patterns 2. **Alert Management** - Acknowledge alerts promptly - Document resolution steps - Review alert patterns regularly 3. **Performance Considerations** - Use appropriate time windows - Consider data aggregation - Monitor system impact ## Troubleshooting ### Common Issues 1. **False Positives** - Check threshold settings - Review time windows - Consider seasonal patterns 2. **Missing Alerts** - Verify monitoring is active - Check log levels - Review alert rules 3. **Performance Impact** - Monitor system resources - Adjust check intervals - Optimize queries ### Debugging Steps 1. Check alert logs 2. Verify threshold settings 3. Review recent changes 4. Monitor system metrics ## Integration ### Webhook Notifications Configure webhooks to receive alert notifications: ```json { "url": "https://your-webhook-url", "events": ["alert_created", "alert_acknowledged", "alert_resolved"], "secret": "your-webhook-secret" } ``` ### API Integration Example API usage: ```python # Get active alerts response = requests.get( "https://api.example.com/v1/alerts", headers={"Authorization": "Bearer your-token"} ) # Acknowledge alert response = requests.post( "https://api.example.com/v1/alerts/123/acknowledge", headers={"Authorization": "Bearer your-token"} ) ``` ## Security Considerations 1. **Access Control** - Role-based permissions - API key validation - Rate limiting 2. **Data Protection** - Encrypted storage - Secure transmission - Audit logging 3. **Monitoring** - Alert system health - Access patterns - Configuration changes ## Maintenance ### Regular Tasks 1. **Daily** - Review active alerts - Check system health - Monitor performance 2. **Weekly** - Analyze alert patterns - Review thresholds - Clean up old data 3. **Monthly** - Performance review - Configuration audit - Capacity planning ### Backup and Recovery 1. **Configuration Backup** - Export settings - Version control - Regular backups 2. **Data Recovery** - Point-in-time recovery - Data validation - Testing procedures